IL HB4753

Amends the Renewable Energy Production District Act to revise definitions of "renewable energy facility" to include landfill methane gas, solar, wind, dedicated energy crops, anaerobic digestion, fuel cells, microturbines, and hydroelectric energy, while explicitly excluding incineration of waste materials except untreated wood.

Modifies district formation procedures to require contiguous territory within a single county, petition requirements of 50+ voters (or majority if fewer than 100 exist), and court approval of boundaries before voter referendum at the next permissible election.

Establishes a 5-member board of trustees appointed by county boards, with members required to reside within the district, initial terms of 3 and 5 years, and subsequent 5-year terms, serving without compensation but eligible for expense reimbursement.

Expands board powers to finance, acquire, construct, operate, maintain, and dispose of renewable energy facilities; contract with private/public entities; sell renewable energy; purchase insurance; hire employees; and make all necessary financial and property transactions, while prohibiting use of eminent domain.

Adds provisions for district dissolution when debts are discharged, allowing board ordinance or voter petition (10% of registered voters) to trigger dissolution election, and requires districts to maintain records per the Local Records Act.